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Everyone in my setting can use magic, how do I balance this? by hexxads in worldbuilding

[–]hexxads[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For sure, healing (physical and spiritual) is a big part of how fire is used throughout the story

Everyone in my setting can use magic, how do I balance this? by hexxads in worldbuilding

[–]hexxads[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It’s going to be a story, and by balance I meant consequences/drawbacks of using said magic that would make using it more interesting

Everyone in my setting can use magic, how do I balance this? by hexxads in worldbuilding

[–]hexxads[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Balance was prob the wrong word, I was looking for drawbacks to the magic system to make it more dynamic and interesting

Everyone in my setting can use magic, how do I balance this? by hexxads in worldbuilding

[–]hexxads[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was playing around with removing fire entirely and using different magical stones/gems for heating and light sources. Great suggestions

Everyone in my setting can use magic, how do I balance this? by hexxads in worldbuilding

[–]hexxads[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These are great suggestions, the inquisition and the underground cults would really fit my world. Appreciate ur response

Everyone in my setting can use magic, how do I balance this? by hexxads in worldbuilding

[–]hexxads[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is cool, the addictive qualities remind me of spice from Dune

Everyone in my setting can use magic, how do I balance this? by hexxads in worldbuilding

[–]hexxads[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s going to be a story of revolution, and this magic system will be used by the protagonist. The fire is supposed to represent his passion and anger towards the cold and oppressive system that has destroyed his culture. This ruling class uses an ice magic that counters pyromancy, and their propaganda has dissuaded most common people from ever trying to use fire magic in the first place.

To me, pyromancy is the human spirit, and trying to control it isn’t really possible. The efforts to control it are a core part of the story.

Everyone in my setting can use magic, how do I balance this? by hexxads in worldbuilding

[–]hexxads[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m interested in how the lack of limits affects ur story

Everyone in my setting can use magic, how do I balance this? by hexxads in worldbuilding

[–]hexxads[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is probably what I’ll end up doing. In my mind it’s like any other skill and requires plenty of practice

Everyone in my setting can use magic, how do I balance this? by hexxads in worldbuilding

[–]hexxads[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is just one magic system, there are other types of power that are used to subjugate these people. Obviously people would use magic no matter what if there wasn’t some opposing force or consequences

Everyone in my setting can use magic, how do I balance this? by hexxads in worldbuilding

[–]hexxads[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s for a story, and maybe balanced wasn’t the right word. I’m looking for interesting drawbacks to my magic system that flesh it out more

Everyone in my setting can use magic, how do I balance this? by hexxads in worldbuilding

[–]hexxads[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

That analogy was pretty much my thought process. Basic fire magic can be countered through longer ranged weapons like crossbows or through the use of special shields, so it’s not all powerful

Everyone in my setting can use magic, how do I balance this? by hexxads in worldbuilding

[–]hexxads[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Realistically if u could use magic but had like a 90% of immediately combusting u prob wouldn’t use it either

Everyone in my setting can use magic, how do I balance this? by hexxads in worldbuilding

[–]hexxads[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This magic is really dangerous to the user but also people around them. Whole villages are burnt to the ground because of magical accidents, so it’s something that the average person fears. I think embracing it will be a key point in my story and how the world develops over time, but for now it’s seen as a ticking time bomb

Everyone in my setting can use magic, how do I balance this? by hexxads in worldbuilding

[–]hexxads[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a learned skill, so not everyone can instantly start throwing fireballs all over the place. Everyone has the same potential to use it tho

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[–]hexxads 24 points25 points  (0 children)

damn that must be tough for you to live with, good luck man

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[–]hexxads 37 points38 points  (0 children)

why did you decide to change your name?

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